The new Man of Steel trailer has arrived. Let's take a look, shall we?:More than anything, what this trailer seems determined to get across is that this will be a brooding, intense Superman film akin to Christopher Nolan's Batflicks. Intellectually, I understand Zack Synder's desire to distance himself from what has gone before, but I still have to say that this doesn't really stir much inside of me other than indifference. It's another Superman origin tale, only one that is darker and grittier and more explosion-y. Sure, It looks like serviceable entertainment for sure, but there's nothing in this trailer that is compelling enough to justify the film's existence. That's my two cents anyway.

Do you want an angsty bearded Superman? At some point in the film will he throw on Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures and sulk? Will Lois Lane be moonlighting at Hot Topic in the movie? Sound off about your hopes and fears for this project below.

Okay, for those of you who miss the Super Terrific Japanese Thing segments (the really weird ones) well today is your lucky day. Eh, I, oh, I'm out of words. Here it is. It's NSFW. If your not easily offended check it out.

What? These have been out for a year and we are just getting around to making fun of them? Fist of the Northstar condoms. Besides wondering if fist and condom should be in the same sentence, is this really necessary? Heck I know anime nerds, most will not want to take them out of their original packaging.

Well if you are a fan of lawsuits or wondering about the legal system in general here is a story for you.

Sega is suing Level-5 for what they say is two patent infringements. One being able to move a character with the Stylus? Really? While Level-5 is not worried about the lawsuit itself does express worry of the trouble a court case will bring.

For the folks dissing the new editor - Look, it's not going to be exactly like it used to be. Deal with it. He obviously loves geekery, has a critical eye, and isn't shy to dish out both praise and snark. It's going to start off slow, and it's going to take a while. He's not going to have the same likes and dislikes. He probably doesn't have as huge a network of contacts to send him breaking news; that's something that can only be built up over time. But if you're a fan of things like James Bond, Doctor Who ... You get used to the lead actors changing from time to time. Or new artists and writers taking on the task of drawing classic comic book superheroes. The spirit lives on, even if the style isn't quite the same. :-)

looks awesome - those who disagree are fcktards. happy-go-lucky superman is played. you wanna see that trite, watch lois and clark. this is superman for the real world. put yer underwear *under* your pants where they belong, numnuts. all these negative little sh!ts will be in the theaters come next summer, adding to the millions this film will make easily during opening weekend.

You know, I used to think it was the old editor of this rag that had a compulsion to see everything bad in every movie DC put out, while only praising Marvel work. Clearly it's become a company policy.

Can I, for once, come to Topless Robot and not have them spend hundreds of words (or dozens now that you guys only seem to be working half-a-days) simply CRAPPING all over a movie or comic book character I care about?

There really is going to be only one answer. You guys are barely writing any articles. Nobody seems to care. You're surviving on snark and the people who followed the old guy who used to be here (who was only marginally funny, but at least dedicated).

Angry over a movie I totally get. But just being a jerk cause you do not like other people's opinion nope sorry don’t get that. I thought that was why we come to talk and get observations that we might not have if you don't agree fine but don’t insult evey one that is different that was why I have always liked TR not a lot of hate going on.

@Timely-Tardis-Lego Mr. Sheethead sounds like a troll- take a look at his MVN profile, first post was on this article, making his rational statement that anyone who disagrees with him are "fcktards." And note his condemnation of Supe's underpants.

@PunchingReality Does any of this have to do with DC mishandling the majority of their movie franchises (which to date are few enough as is) that don't start with Bat? Rob did extensive and largely favorable coverage of the New 52, Arrow, and much more, but that's missing the point entirely: this blog is (or was under Rob) equal parts opinion and news. But that's why we come here- that nerds have divisive opinions is like saying grass is green. Just because people have different taste doesn't mean they're targeting your property. It's more likely that Chris, Rob's usual substitute teacher, shares a similar opinion or mindset to Rob (to the surprise of no one else since this is likely the reason Chris is so often chosen to fit in.) No witch hunts around here, just a company that hasn't had much in the way of things to scream praise from the rooftops about, whereas Marvel has their shit very much together and has for a while now. But, here's to 2015 I guess? That'll surely be DCs year. In the mean time, moody hobo superman! Just sayin' the editors of this blog are hardly the only people wishing DC would give something to be more excited about.

@BenMurphy@PunchingReality Didn't say I accept everything Hollywood puts out. Personally, I'm still very scared that the guy who made Watchmen and Sucker Punch (both of which I thought were bad) is directing Superman. But I see this unfair harshness towards DC on TR time and time again.Nothing is perfect, and you'd be poor critics if you gave everything a passing grade. But you guys unfairly criticize DC comics and every possible effort they announce maybe making. You'll devote more words to damning how stupid/awful/fad movie style it will be, and how they don't know what they're doing, than you do to anything else in any article about DC Comics movies..Let's face it - every positive thing Rob Bricken wrote about a DC Comics based movie was a back-handed compliment at best. And now TR is continuing that trend.